Tag Archives: pintail

Pintail – 18th September

September 18, 2024Recent wildlife sightingspintail, Shoveler, Slurry Lagoon, WigeonPete Smith

This morning a male Pintail was on the Slurry Lagoon . Over-night some additional Shoveler and Wigeon had also arrived. PS.

Pintail Jason Vickers.

Pintail – 6th November

November 9, 2023Recent wildlife sightings2023, 6th November, Common Darter, Fieldfare, peregrine, pintail, Siskin, Slurry Lagoon, WigeonPete Smith

A female Pintail was on the Slurry Lagoon this morning, feeding with the Wigeon. A female Peregrine flew low over the site from the new pylon and several large flocks of Fieldfares flew over, some dropping into the Hawthorn bushes. Still a few Siskins going through, and some Common Darters about. PS.

Marsh Harrier – 16th November

November 16, 2022Recent wildlife sightings16th November, 2022, Bearded Reedling, Fieldfare, Marsh Harrier, pintail, Slurry Lagoon, water railPete Smith

This morning the Bearded Reedlings were heard in the reeds along the north side of the Slurry Lagoon, but not seen and the female Pintail was still present. Water Rails were seen three times (at least two individuals) as they flew across in front of the Causeway bench. Several small flocks of Fieldfares flew through, totalling about 155. PS.

In the afternoon a juvenile Marsh Harrier was seen over the Slurry Lagoon. MC.

Bearded Reedling – 13th November

November 15, 2022Recent wildlife sightings13th November, 2022, Bearded Reedling, Brambling, Golden Plover, Green Sandpiper, pintail, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning, during the Monthly Bird Count, eight Bearded Reedlings were seen in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. Also seen were a Pintail, a Green Sandpiper and a Brambling . 29 golden Plovers also circled the Slurry Lagoon before flying off. MC.

Black-tailed Godwit – 24th October

October 24, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 24th October, Bearded Reedling, Black-tailed godwit, Ecopark, Garganey, pintail, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning two Black-tailed Godwits were briefly on the Slurry Lagoon. TK.

The two Pintails and Garganey were found on the Ecopark pool. There are still two Bearded Reedlings in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. MC.

Bearded Reedling – 19th October

October 19, 2022Recent wildlife sightings19th October, 2022, Bearded Reedling, Causeway, Fieldfare, Garganey, Marsh Harrier, Mediterranean Gull, pintail, Raven, Red Kite, Redwing, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning there was a massive passage of Fieldfares and Redwings, with hundreds flying overhead. Also seen were a Red Kite and a Raven. On the Slurry Lagoon a Dunlin appeared, and the Pintail and Garganey were still present and a single Bearded Reedling was seen flying twice across in front of the Causeway bench. PS.

In the afternoon a 1st winter Mediterranean Gull was on the Slurry Lagoon and a male and female Bearded Reedling showed down to a few metres. Later on a juvenile Marsh Harrier was seen hunting the Slurry Lagoon. MC.

Great White Egret – 18th October

October 18, 2022Recent wildlife sightings18th October, 2022, Bearded Reedling, Garganey, Great White Egret, pintail, Skylark, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning the Great White Egret spent some time on the Slurry Lagoon. One Pintail was showing, as it fed in the NE corner of the Slurry Lagoon. There was a constant light passage of Skylarks. PS.

In the evening the Garganey was seen again. JDn.

Also a Bearded Reedling was heard in the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed. RW.

Pintail – 16th October

October 17, 2022Recent wildlife sightings16th October, 2022, Great White Egret, pintail, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning the two Pintail were still on the Slurry Lagoon. Mid-morning a Great White Egret flew east, over the site. PS.

Glossy Ibis – 13th October

October 14, 2022Recent wildlife sightings13th October, 2022, Garganey, Glossy Ibis, pintail, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

About midday today a Glossy Ibis flew around the Slurry Lagoon, looking to land, but thought better of it. Also, there were two female Pintails and the juvenile Garganey. MC.

Willow Warbler – 5th April

April 5, 2022Recent wildlife sightings2022, 5th April, Oystercatcher, pintail, Slurry Lagoon, Willow WarblerPete Smith

This morning two Willow Warblers were heard, rather half-heartedly, singing. The male Pintail showed briefly on the Slurry Lagoon before disappearing into the reeds and five Oystercatchers flew over in a high and very noisy display flight. PS.